Stonewall's International Campaign

Stonewall's International work supports the work for LGBT human rights defenders around the word. We know from our own experience that sustainable change is only possible if it is led by people on the ground in the country concerned. This page provides an introduction to some of our international work. For more detailed information please email us at: international@stonewall.org.uk

News

Our International Guide full of useful tips and information on how to access the UK Government's support in your country. is now available in Spanish and French, as well as English. You can access them here: French / Spanish.

Pepe Julian Onziema wins Stonewall Hero of the Year Award 2014

Congratulations to Pepe Julian Onziema for winning Stonewall’s 2014 Hero of the Year Award! Receiving the award at the Victoria and Albert Museum on 6 November, Pepe said: "It's great to be here amongst friends and to know that we are united in our work for global equality. I accept this award on behalf of everyone who faces discrimination, imprisonment and death because of who they love and who they simply are, across the globe."

Pepe is Programmes Director at Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), one of Uganda's frontline LGBT organisations. He is one of the country's most well-known human rights defenders, and a vocal advocate for trans communities in particular. For more information on the work of SMUG please see their website.